So the title of this post may catch some off guard as there is no “official” trade war.  But has America really went to this unofficial war armed with fists to fight an enemy armed with tanks?

Democrats have been pushing an economic stimulus package that includes “buy American” provisions.  Many Republicans are concerned such provisions would be the spark to ignite a trade war.  You can read more about these buy American provisions here.

But the truth is America has laid down and surrendered well before the trade war ever started.  Just look at the casualties - millions of Americans left unemployed and poisonous products made in China sitting on nearly every store shelf.  Why would Republicans be concerned about igniting a trade war when we have been getting our butts whipped in the current trade war? Read the rest of this entry »

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